Question

The objectives of labor unions frequently shift with social and economic trends. In the 1970s, the primary objective was additional pay and benefits for members. In the 1980s, job security and union recognition were uppermost. In the 1990s and into the 2000s, unions again focused on job security due to the growth of global competition and outsourcing. Organized labor has also strongly opposed the increase in offshore outsourcing, claiming this practice will cost U.S. jobs. Labor unions generally insist that a contract contain a union security clause stipulating that employees who reap union benefits either officially join or at least pay dues to the union. Edward was recently transferred to a location in a new state. He was surprised that he was not required to be in the union in the new state, but he was in the old state. He later learned that the new state passed a provision giving him the choice.

a. Open shop agreement
b. Union shop agreement
c. Agency shop agreement & Right-to-work law

Answer 1

Answer:

The provision passed by the new state giving Edward the choice is called:

a. Open shop agreement.

Explanation:

The open shop agreement allows Edward but does not oblige him to be a union member before he can be hired in the new state.  This means that the choice to belong to a union should be made by Edward and not his employer.  It is not like a closed shop agreement, where Edward must be required to be a union member to be employed.